Reported Speech Class 7: Rules, Exercises with Answers (PDF)

Reported Speech Class 7: Reported speech is a very simple topic, it is a way of saying what someone else has said. We use it to report what people say, think, or feel. For instance, “I am going to the park,” she said when converted to reported speech will be written as “She said that she was going to the park.” If you want to learn more about reported speech, some of its basic rules for Class 7 and finally some exercises on it to test yourself you have come to the right page. Keep reading this blog for more information. 

Reported Speech Class 7 Rules in English Grammar

Since we are aware of what Reported Speech is, it is now time to look at the rules and how they are essential for one to understand to be able to incorporate them in their sentences. Take a look at the following rules for a better understanding.

• When speaking, one must always employ a reporting verb, like “said,” “asked,” “told,” or “reminded.”
• In reported speech, the original tense is typically changed. Saying “I am going” turns into saying “she said that she was going.”
• Depending on who is speaking and who is being addressed to, pronouns may vary in reported speech.
• It is possible for reported speech to employ modal verbs like “could,” “should,” or “would.”
• In reported speech, punctuation is crucial, particularly when utilising quotation marks. Periods and commas must be included inside quotation marks.

Read more about Reported Speech rules, usage, and tips here!

Reported Speech Exercises for Class 7 with Answers

After you are clear about the basics of reported speech and how one must create sentences, we have compiled a few exercises on reported speech for Class 7 students. We have also included answers to all the questions in the end to check your understanding.

Exercise 1: Direct Speech to Reported Speech

Instructions: Convert the following sentences from direct speech to reported speech.

1. “I am going to the market,” she said.
2. “We have finished our homework,” they said.
3. “He will visit his grandparents tomorrow,” she said.
4. “I can swim very well,” he said.
5. “They must study hard,” the teacher said.
6. “I have been living here for five years,” she said.
7. “We will meet you at the station,” they said.
8. “I am not feeling well,” he said.
9. “She has never been to Paris,” he said.
10. “They will be playing cricket tomorrow,” she said.

Check Answers:

1. She said that she was going to the market.
2. They said that they had finished their homework.
3. She said that he would visit his grandparents the next day.
4. He said that he could swim very well.
5. The teacher said that they must/had to study hard.
6. She said that she had been living there for five years.
7. They said that they would meet me at the station.
8. He said that he was not feeling well.
9. He said that she had never been to Paris.
10. She said that they would be playing cricket the next day.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate reporting verbs and correct tense forms

1. “I am tired,” she ___.
2. “We will go shopping tomorrow,” they ___.
3. “He has been working hard,” she ___.
4. “I can’t swim,” he ___.
5. “You must finish your homework,” the teacher ___ the students.
6. “Where did you go yesterday?” she ___ me.
7. “Why are you crying?” he ___ her.
8. “Can you help me with this?” he ___ her.
9. “Will you come to my party?” she ___ me.
10. “I have never seen such a beautiful flower,” he ___.

Answers:

1. Said
2. Said
3. Said
4. Said
5. Told
6. Asked
7. Asked
8. Asked
9. Asked
10. Said

Exercise 3: Reported Speech to Direct Speech

Instructions: Convert the following reported speech sentences into direct speech

1. He said that he was going to the market.
2. She said that they had finished their homework.
3. The teacher said that they must study hard.
4. The teacher said that they must study hard.
5. She said that she had never been to Paris.
6. He asked me where I lived.
7. She asked him why he was late.
8. He asked her if she could help him with that.
9. She asked me if I would come to the party.
10. He said that he had never seen such a beautiful sunset.

Answers:

1.  “I am going to the market,” he said.
2. “We have finished our homework,” they said.
3. “You must study hard,” the teacher said.
4.  “I can swim very well,” he said.
5.  “I have never been to Paris,” she said.
6. “Where do you live?” he asked me.
7. “Why are you late?” she asked him.
8. Can you help me with this?” he asked her.
9. “Will you come to the party?” she asked me.
10. “I have never seen such a beautiful sunset,” he said.

Must Read: How to Change Sentences into Indirect Speech

Reported Speech Class 7 Worksheet with Answers (PDF)

If you are looking for exercises on reported speech, then worry not as we have got you. We have put together this PDF which includes several exercises on reported speech to check your understanding. At the end of the quiz, you will also be able to find the answers to the same. 

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FAQs

What is the reported speech for class 7?

To explain reported speech for a Class 7 student in simple words is when the speaker’s words or ideas are put in a sentence without quotation marks. In this case, noun clauses are mainly preferred. 

What is the formula for reported speech?

Here is the formula for reported speech:

• Simple Present -> Simple Past. 
• Present Continuous -> Past Continuous. 
• Present Perfect -> Past Perfect.

What is one rule of reported speech?

One rule of reported speech suggests that when we change direct speech into reported speech, we often need to change the tense of the verb.

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